Welcome to 2022…Wishing all the readers and bloggers and everyone a very happy new year…
My first blog in 2022 talks about a very important issue …which I feel is very important for all of us specially now when we are experiencing so much of fear, uncertainty,lack of personal space and emotional turmoil due to continuing fear of pandemic.
Communication forms basis for all our personal, social, professional and emotional interactions. It is very important for us to not only be able to say what we want to but it is equally important to be understood.
Today I will be sharing with you then super easy tips which can help you enhance and improve your own communication.
So let's begin….
Biggest mistake people do is when someone is talking instead of listening to them they are busy in their heads preparing a response…do not do this listen to what other person is saying, people like when they know they are heard …always ask for clarification if you do not understand something. Summarise if you can that way other person knows you are making an effort and it also gives you clarity.
Most often we have so much to say or express as a result at times we just keep repeating the same thing and become vague as a result there is too much needless information.
To communicate well always be to the point use direct and short sentences. Be precise in what you want to say one best way to do this is using ‘I' statements they help you be to the point
HARD is acronym for Honest, Appropriate, Respectful and Direct …
Remember this whenever you are communicating at any level from personal to professional, this helps you to be assertive and you will have attention of your listeners…you will see this will help you also build your self confidence.
One very effective way to improve your communication is to watch your tone and pitch. Do not be too loud or too soft or harsh. Modulate your voice as per the requirement of your audience and the issue at hand.
It's always better specially in professional communication to take notes this helps you reflect analyse and understand better …
Yes these D's will help you improve your communication skills and give a better understanding of yourself and others…
Let's know the 5 D's ..
This will help you become not only a better listener or communicator but it will also help you become kind, caring and empathetic.
We also communicate through nonverbal signs and body languages. Be attentive notice your non verbal cues… make eye contact, do not fidget be calm and make people comfortable around you by reaching out.
Not many people realise but a simple smile can help you in becoming a better communicator and in connecting with people. Smile connects you at personal level and acts as a ice breaker in every and any situation…so next time just smile.
It is very important to end your conversation. This helps in better understanding and does not leave things unsaid or vague .. you can end the conversation by paraphrasing it or saying thankyou.
It is very important to validate and appreciate others thoughts, feelings and emotions even if you do not agree to them.
To improve your communication skills you need to acknowledge others and be kind to them. You can make other person feel better by just acknowledging their perspective.
Remember these points and apply them in your behaviour with practice and you will see how things change.
So give it a try !
